Hi Everyone! Just wanted to share my WOW day. I went to buy my scubs for work. I'm going back into Massage Therapy, then maybe get my LPN in the future. So I'm...
Hi Girl, That's a great NSV !!! Congratulations..... Victoria Secrets no less to boot. I'm so proud of you. Scrubs and back to MT? Did you change your mind?...
Hi Jane, I was having trouble with the juggling of my classes..so for now the timming is off for my classes for RN. I think after my son is done with his...
Sherry, I am so happy for you...!! I cant believe I think we are nearly wearing the same sizes now... VS I wear L in PJs too!!! Love you! Carla ... From:...
Hi Sherry, Is the Manetease the one by the car wash on Hwy441? What will your schedule be there? I'll be seeing you there. Yes, Inhave a flight arriving inPV...
Hi Maggie, Yes that's the one. Denver put up my sign on Sat. Today is my first day there. I have one client who may be getting a RX. from his Dr. I take Blue...
Maggie----I gave drivers, bag carriers, helpful people all $1 -- sometimes $2 if they were especially helpful... Nathalie helped a lot with questions, the...
... your ... the ... out ... really ... eat ... be ... Hi Maggie I'm Carla. I had the VSG in PV a week ago last WEd and I am doing wonderfully well. Take 50 or...
Thank you all for giving me those answers!! I hope I will recover as quickly as everyone else seems to have. It doesn't seem like it would be so easy to get...
I'm debating the Gastric Sleeve versus the lapband at this time. My questions are: 1. How much time did you have to take off of for this procedure? 2. Do...
Hi Heidi, I'm Jane and an RN and had the vertical sleeve gastrectomy Sept 18th. I took six weeks off from work, but could have really gone back in 3 or 4. If I...
Hi Heidi. My name is Hill and I had the VSG on November 23, 2006. That's right- Thanksgiving! And what a day for thanks it was. I have lost almost 40 pounds...
Hi I'm Carla and I just had my VSG on the 31st. I am back to my desk job . I came back yesterday and doing just fine. The procedure is simple and so far the...
Hi Heidi I work from my home, and travel about a hour when I go to the job site. We have a construction business. I didn't really take anytime off. My work...
HI group, For those of us who already had this surgery,,, did you read Dr. Joya is now doing for the sleeve 3 nights at the hospital,,and 2 nights at the...
with the sleeve----zero negative experiences here! I was walking every hour in the hospital and once I got to the hotel, I walked the resort, the beach and...
With the recent issues with the lapband I may reconsider the sleeve; has anyone regreted the sleeve? I am sure some people look at the lapband for the initial...
Hi I first was thinking of the band because I thought It might be healthier. But after reading about all the problems it can cause I didn't want those...
Hi L. I'm Jane and had my VSG done just after Sherry. I am now down 60 lbs since Sept 18th. I love my sleeve and am so glad that I chose it over the lap band....
L, Re: financing. I would also like to know how others have found the money for this surgery. I contacted one of the loan companies on the web site and as far...
Hello there, This is my first posting. I too have been reading about the band vs. the VSG. I am leaning toward the VSG. Can anyone tell me what the percentage...
Hi K! My mother lent me her credit card and I am paying it off at about $500 a month for the next three years. I was "not heavy enough" to receive any help...
Thank you for all your responses. I have decided to get the sleeve and am actually scheduled for March 7th. I'm very nervous about going down there alone,...
I am also scheduled to get the sleeve on March 7. Also going alone. I am taking a charter out of St. Louis. Where are you coming from? ============= Thank...
I am coming from Seattle. It's a nonstop flight to PV so I should be arriving there around 3:15 pm. Hope to see you there! ... I am taking a charter out of...
Here's WISHING you both all the best! Each day will get better and better! I'm here writing this in my size 14 JEANS!! HURRAY...It will work...PROMISE! ... ...
Congratulations on making a great choice in procedures. Many have gone down alone and have done fine. I went down a second time with Tracy and we had a good...
I live in Portland, OR.... we are planning on a VSG reunion for PNW folks in Seattle in September. Especially those of us that have used Dr Joya. Jane H. ... ...
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